Gun Found Near Campus Puts Taylor Allderdice HS On Lockdown

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A lockdown has been lifted at Taylor Allderdice High School after a gun was found near campus.

Pittsburgh Police say school security found the gun across the street from the gymnasium and called in city officers.

They took possession of the weapon.

The school was put on full lockdown mode, which means no one was allowed to enter or exit the building for much of the early morning hours.

In a statement, the school district says: “City Police are working in partnership with school police and have placed the school on lockdown as a precautionary measure. All students and staff are safe within the building. Families have been notified via the District’s phone notification system.”

New Info from @PghPolice: School security located a gun across the street from the school and notified Pittsburgh Police. Our detectives responded, took possession of the gun and are investigating. Any additional info must come from the school. pic.twitter.com/1GIB3VNwdY